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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.97, 392.68 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.97, 392.68 and 88.47 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.97 : 392.68 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.97/392.68 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.97x = 392.68 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.97x = 34,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,740.01/261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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